Data acquisition & management

New MRAM technology enhances data storage

09 January, 2014

Singapore-based researchers have developed a new magnetoresistive random access memory technology that is expected to boost information storage in electronic systems. The technology is expected to drastically increase storage space and enhance memory, which will ensure that fresh data stays intact, even in the case of a power failure.


Intel solid-state drives

07 January, 2014 | Supplied by: Mouser Electronics (Hong Kong) Ltd

Intel solid-state drives (SSDs), available from Mouser Electronics, are a hard drive alternative for boosting the performance and reliability of laptop and desktop PCs. They are claimed to be 50% faster, 60% more durable and use 20% less power compared to conventional computer hard drives.


3D-printing a loudspeaker

18 December, 2013 by Lauren Davis

Researchers at Cornell University have demonstrated the first ever consumer electronics item to be 3D-printed - a working loudspeaker. Graduate students Apoorva Kiran and Robert MacCurdy worked on the project with Associate Professor Hod Lipson, a 3D printing innovator.


RS Components and RepRapPro sign distribution deal for 3D printers

04 December, 2013

RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents, has signed a distribution agreement with RepRapPro that will deliver affordable, open-source, self-replicating 3D printing technology to engineers worldwide.


Super Micro Computer Microblade microserver

21 November, 2013 | Supplied by: Digicor Pty Ltd

Super Micro Computer has released an extreme-density server platform targeting hyperscale data centre and cloud environments. MicroBlade is a power- and space-saving 6U microserver featuring 112 ultralow-power 8-Core Intel Atom Processor C2000-based servers in 28 hot-swap micro blades. The modular blade-based architecture maximises rack space with power-conserving servers in easily serviceable, front-access, hot-swap Blade trays.


Raspberry Pi Foundation Pi NoIR infrared camera module

20 November, 2013 | Supplied by: RS

RS Components has available the Pi NoIR infrared camera module, a variant of the visible-light Raspberry Pi camera module. The product features the same 5 MP image sensor as its predecessor, with the optical light filter removed to enable IR light frequencies.


ASP Microcomputers ASPluris mobility software for ERP/WMS systems

15 November, 2013 | Supplied by: ASP Microcomputers

ASP Microcomputers has released ASPluris - mobility software to integrate with enterprise resource planning/warehouse management software (ERP/WMS) systems. The mobility suite of modular solutions provides a robust, real-time mobility link to the user's existing ERP/WMS systems.


Philips uses Google Glass to deliver vital patient data

08 October, 2013

Royal Philips and Accenture have announced the creation of a proof-of-concept demonstration that uses a Google Glass head-mounted display for researching ways to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of performing surgical procedures.


Microstar Laboratories DAP 5000a PCI data acquisition board

02 October, 2013 | Supplied by: SciTech Pty Ltd

The DAP 5000a from Microstar Laboratories is suitable for applications that require Pentium-powered real-time processing under Windows.


Build it Fast, Build it Right With LabVIEW 2012

16 July, 2013 by Elijah Kerry, Senior Product Manager for LabVIEW at NI and a Certified LabVIEW Architect (CLA) | Supplied by: National Instruments Aust Pty Ltd

Graphical system design is an integrated hardware and software approach to increase productivity as you develop any measurement or control system.


Renesas Electronics μPD720115 USB 2.0 hub controller chip

23 May, 2013 | Supplied by: Renesas Electronics Singapore Pte Ltd

The μPD720115 USB 2.0 hub controller chip from Renesas Electronics supports simultaneous USB communication and charging of portable devices such as smartphones and tablet PCs via a single USB connector.


Mushkin Chronos GO SATA III solid-state drives

22 May, 2013

Mushkin’s line of 1.8″ Chronos GO SATA III (6 Gbps) solid-state drives (SSDs) is available in 120, 240 and 480 GB capacities.


Linx 7900E ink-jet printer

07 May, 2013 | Supplied by: Matthews Australasia Pty Ltd

The Linx 7900E combines the features of the Linx 7900 continuous ink-jet printer with Linx Black Ink 1085 to meet the coding requirements of the electronics industry. It complies with the RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU Annex II and meets IEC 61249-2-21 concerning halogens.


Modelling the production of tightly packed electronic components

05 April, 2013

Among the challenges of producing tightly packed computer chips is the need to prevent warpage of the underlying silicon wafer as electronics components are stacked on it. Now a new modelling technique can help.


Weidmuller gigabit WAN/LAN industrial ethernet security router

05 April, 2013 | Supplied by: Weidmuller Pty Ltd

Weidmuller has created a gigabit WAN/LAN industrial ethernet router that delivers comprehensive security features.


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